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According to AIbase, at the CES2026 technology summit, Boston Dynamics announced that its iconic Atlas humanoid robot has officially transitioned from a laboratory prototype to commercial mass production. This robot, which has been developed for over a decade and became globally popular due to its "dancing" videos, has now evolved into a fully electric, high-strength enterprise version. The first batch will be deployed at major shareholder Hyundai Motor and AI partner Google DeepMind.
As the most advanced industrial humanoid robot to date, the production version of Atlas is designed to perform various complex tasks, with particular emphasis on system consistency and reliability. Its hardware performance has made a significant leap: the arm span reaches 2.3 meters, it can lift up to 50 kg (110 pounds), and it can operate stably in harsh environments ranging from $-20^\circ \text{C}$ to $40^\circ \text{C}$.
In addition, the robot supports autonomous mode and can also be precisely controlled through remote control or a tablet interface. Robert Playter, CEO of Boston Dynamics, stated at the launch event that the introduction of this fully electric robot marks a complete transformation of industrial operations and is a crucial step toward achieving humanity's long-term dream of robots.
In terms of implementation plans, Hyundai Motor plans to deploy Atlas in its automobile factories starting in 2028, initially focusing on component sorting, and is expected to expand its responsibilities to component assembly and other complex operations involving heavy lifting and repetition by 2030.
At the same time, Google DeepMind will also receive Atlas, aiming to deeply integrate the Gemini Robotics foundation model into the system, giving the robot stronger cognitive and learning capabilities. From the DARPA prototype in 2011 to the fully electric architecture adopted in 2024, the mass production of Atlas is not only a major breakthrough for Boston Dynamics but also signals the beginning of a new era of large-scale industrial application for humanoid robots.